Covington, GA · Newton County
Sign Permit Application
The permit application property and business owners in Covington file before installing a new sign, requiring a notarized signature.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
This application lets a property owner or authorized tenant request permission to install a sign in Covington, and explicitly requires 'one original hard copy signed and notarized application' along with site plans and construction details.
Who needs it
Property owners, tenants, or sign contractors installing a new sign on commercial property in Covington.
Why it needs a notary
The City's own instructions state the application must be submitted as a signed and notarized original, making notarization a stated requirement of the permit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Sign Permit Application from the City of Covington website.
- 2
Fill It Out
Complete property owner and sign details, and gather supporting plans.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the application before the notary on camera.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized original with site plans to Covington Planning & Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Covington. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get my Covington sign permit notarized?
- Fill out the application, then schedule an online notary session to sign it by video.
- Do I need a notary for a sign permit?
- Yes, Covington's instructions specifically require 'one original hard copy signed and notarized application.'
- Who signs the application, the owner or the tenant?
- The property owner section must be completed and signed; check with the city if a tenant may sign on the owner's behalf.
- What else do I need to submit?
- A site plan, construction plan, elevation drawing, and cost estimate must accompany the notarized application.
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